Football Preview: Hartford Jaguars vs. Marmaton Valley Wildcats
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars faces off against the Marmaton Valley Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hartford is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Hartford headed into their last matchup having not scored more than 12 points for six straight, but Centre let them put that streak behind them. Hartford claimed a resounding 62-6 win over Centre. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Jaguars as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Marmaton Valley had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 48.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They blew past the Indians 68-20. Considering the Wildcats have won six games by more than 45 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Brayden Lawson, who rushed for 156 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 255 yards and five touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. Jaedon Granere was another key player, gaining 113 total yards and four touchdowns.
Hartford's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Marmaton Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Hartford took a serious blow against Marmaton Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 80-22. Can Hartford avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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